Ana, a Jack Russell Terrier from Italy and her handler Andrea Vallerini, won the Terrier Group title at Crufts 2025 today (Thursday 6 March), qualifying them for one of just seven places in the Best in Show final on Sunday.
Ana (Ch Totgree’s Hannabell), who became a Champion today, is aged two and bred and owned by Salvatore Sgura. She will return to bp Pulse LIVE arena at the NEC Birmingham on Sunday, along with six other dogs, to compete for the coveted Best in Show title at Crufts.
People around Britain and the world will be watching to see which dog is crowned Best in Show, as the final is shown live on Channel 4 and available to be streamed on the official Crufts YouTube Channel - youtube.com/crufts.
Over 18,000 dogs are competing at Crufts for a chance to win the most celebrated title in the world of dogs, Best in Show.
Ana’s owner Salvatore said: “Today I’m really proud, it’s all unbelievable. For me, it’s like a dream.”
Andrea added: “This is my first time in the group at Crufts, and my first breed winner at Crufts. She’s been my first-time everything. It’s been a great day for us! She’s very playful, she loves toys and she’s my best friend.”
Helen Kerfoot, Crufts Show Manager, said: “Many congratulations to Ana, Salvatore and Andrea on winning the Terrier group title today and securing their place in the Best in Show final for Crufts 2025.
“Crufts celebrates happy, healthy dogs and honours the special relationship between dogs and their handlers. This was clear today, as Andrea and Ana demonstrated a wonderful bond in the ring.”
Crufts takes place from 6 - 9 March 2025 at the NEC, Birmingham. For more information and results from the show, visit crufts.org.uk.